Fixed Income
News and analysis of fixed income markets including the key factors affecting performance such as interest rates, Federal Reserve policy and the state of the economy.
Morgan Stanley to Cut 1,200 Jobs, Take $150 Million Charge
By Michael J. MooreReductions amount to about 25% of fixed-income and commodities group worldwide.
December 07, 2015
Don’t Expect Higher CD Rates When Fed Hikes: BankrateBanks will likely use a rate hike as an opportunity to boost their margins, says Bankrates Greg McBride.
December 07, 2015
El-Erian: Diverging Fed and ECB Policy Could Ratchet Up TensionEl-Erian narrows in on three major international repercussions that should be monitored over the coming months.
December 04, 2015
Junk Bond Issuance Soars Ahead of Expected Fed Rate HikeThe higher yields of junk bonds tend to offset some of the impact of falling prices when rates rise.
December 04, 2015
Puerto Rico's Debt Deal Goes to Supreme CourtHigh court likely to rule by June in battle with bondholders.
December 04, 2015
Bill Gross: Easy-Money Casino Is Closing; Time to Sell StocksWhen investors lose faith in monetary policy and their currencies crater, they'll "look around like Wile E. Coyote wondering how far is down, Gross writes.
December 04, 2015
9 best U.S. cities for advisors to find clients: 2015These cities have the highest number of wealthy households with the fewest advisors to serve them.
December 02, 2015
Merrill: Climate Change Could Cause ‘Unprecedented Damage to Financial Stability’It's not just politicians and climate scientists sounding the alarm about climate change. Even the big banks are calling for action to reduce carbon emissions.